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The best loafers to shop this season, from chunky to classic

Loafers are a trans-seasonal wardrobe staple

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Hollie Brotherton
Lifestyle & Commerce Senior Writer
Updated: January 28, 2025
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With the rising popularity of comfortable shoes and the runway's penchant for preppy style, it should come as no surprise the loafer is undoubtedly the shoe of the moment.

Practical and super cool, the style once reserved mostly for workwear is now a mainstay on the fashion circuit and suitable for everything from the office to date night.

Prada cemented the chunky loafer's place among the street style set with the launch of the Monolith, but for those who don’t favour a lug sole, you might find a classic pair of penny loafers more wearable, particularly for every day. First made popular in the 1950s, they’re categorised by their moccasin, slip-on style and horizontal strap (or saddle) across the instep.

Whether you’re looking for a sleek pair Gucci-style or a Prada-esque chunky pair, scroll on for the best loafers for women to shop now.

The Gucci loafers: Gucci Jordaan Horsebit-Detailed Loafers

The Prada loafers: Prada Monolith Loafers

The suede loafers: M&S Suede Trim Loafers

The penny loafers: H&M Loafers

The chunky loafers: & Other Stories Chunky Leather Loafers

Celebrities wearing loafers

Hailey Bieber wears chunky loafers out in New York© Gotham
Hailey Bieber wears chunky loafers out in New York

Loafers have long been a favourite of Hailey Bieber who has proven their versatility by styling them with wide-leg trousers, mini skirts and blazer dresses. She loves her Eytys and Prada loafers and even has a pair from high street brand Vagabond. 

Sienna Miller wears loafers in New York
Sienna Miller loves her Gucci Brixton loafers

Loafers are also synonymous with Sienna Miller who has been wearing them for years. She mostly styles them with off-duty denim and has the Gucci Brixon loafers in both black and red. I'd love to raid her shoe collection, which includes a classic black pair by Khaite and a white slip-on style from Tory Burch.

Elsa Hosk is seen in Chanel loafers at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival© Pierre Suu
Elsa Hosk is seen in Chanel loafers at Cannes Film Festival

More recently I spotted Elsa Hosk in a pair of black quilted Chanel loafers and a tailored linen two-piece from her own fashion line. The supermodel has previously stepped out in a chunky pair, adding edge to an all-white trouser suit.

How I chose the best loafers for women

  • Variety: Both chunky loafers and sleeker styles are very much on trend so my edit includes a mix of the two.
  • Price: From designer to high street, I've found the most coveted loafers worn by celebrities as well as affordable pairs that cost less than £25.
  • Appropriate for the office: Keeping comfort and versatility in mind, many of these loafers are practical enough to wear to work.
  • Prada Loafers

    Prada loafers

    Prada Monolith Loafers

    Sizes available: UK 5-11

    Colours available: Black

    Hitting the sweet spot between cool and comfortable, it’s no wonder Prada’s Monolith loafers are so popular. Made from real leather with a chunky rubber sole, they're also decorated with the brand's enamelled metal triangle logo. Style them with a mini skirt and an oversized blazer for the classic It-girl aesthetic.

  • Gucci Loafers

    Gucci loafers

    Gucci Jordaan Horsebit-Detailed Loafers

    Sizes available: EUR 34-42

    Colours available: Black, Burgundy, Sand, Beige

    Investing in a forever pair to wear with everything? Sienna Miller loves Gucci loafers, and the Jordaans are a sleek penny style that would be perfect for your workwear wardrobe. Made from the softest leather, they feature a gold horsebit embellishment.

  • M&S Loafers

    M&S suede loafers

    M&S Suede Trim Loafers

    Sizes available: UK 3-8

    Colours available: Brown, Red

    Suede is trending this season and these Marks & Spencer loafers are already bestsellers thanks to their likeness to a far more expensive Chloé pair. Made from real leather, they have a slip-on design and gold hardware, plus they feature the brand's signature foot-aligning Insolia Flex technology. 

  • & Other Stories Loafers

    Stories loafers

    & Other Stories Chunky Leather Loafers

    Sizes available: EUR 36-42

    Colours available: Black, Red

    & Other Stories has one of the best collections of loafers on the high street. I love this chunky pair, which is made from real patent leather and comes in classic black or stylish burgundy.

  • Russell & Bromley Loafers

    Russell & Bromley loafers

    Russell & Bromley Snaffle Loafers

    Sizes available: UK 3-9

    Colours available: Black, Brown

    I have a pair of Russell & Bromley loafers and they're ridiculously comfortable. These Gucci lookalikes are made from smooth black leather and can either be worn with the heel down as a mule, or up as a classic loafer.

  • H&M Loafers

    H&M loafers

    H&M Loafers

    Sizes available: UK 2-9

    Colours available: Black

    H&M's loafers get amazing review for looking and feeling expensive despite their low price point. They have a decorative metal snaffle detail at the front and a satin lining.

  • Charles & Keith Loafers

    Charles & Keith loafers

    Charles & Keith Metallic-Accent Loafers

    Sizes available: UK 2-8

    Colours available: Black, Chalk, Beige

    Sienna Miller-favourite Charles & Keith just dropped these loafers that mix an elegant silhouette with gold metallic accents and a glossy black finish. They're also available in several different shades.


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